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LADY DUCKS SOFTBALL 2ND; HOSTS CAMERON

Coach Carla Geeslin's varsity softball squad rolled to 2nd place in their inaugural Taylor Tournament at the newly open Taylor Regional Park & Sports Complex last week, winning four games before falling to 5A Houston Lamar 13-2 in the finals.

The Lady Ducks will play host to Cameron Tuesday and are excited about the experience the recent 10-team tournament provided them.  The Lady Ducks stood tall behind pitcher Ashley Burow to sweep past Riesel 3-0 and advance to the finals to meet their ex coach -- Melvin Jenkins and his Lamar squad.

Tuesday's DH begins with JV action at 5 pm, with varsity play beginning at 7 pm at the Lady Ducks home field. 
DUCKS SWEEP ELGIN; HOST CAMERON TUES.

ELGIN - Coach Doug Kuhl's Taylor Ducks have hit an early stride and they stormed through the Elgin Invitational Tournament unbeaten last week by sweeping past Liberty Hill, San Antonio Marshall, Hutto and Elgin.

The Ducks opened the tournament Thursday down 5-0 to Liberty Hill, but they stormed back for a 12-6 win that produced their 5th straight win.  Taylor whipped San Antonio Marshall 14-7 and then returned to Elgin on Saturday as Cade Samuelson (2-0) tossed a 5-hit shutout in a 6-0 victory over Hutto and Carter Sakewitz and Sam Jirasek took to the hill to shut down Elgin in a 8-1 victory.

The Ducks (8-2) will open District 24-AAA play on Tuesday in Taylor at Krueger Field. Both the boys and the girls begin play at home due to schedule changes with JV games at 5 pm and the varisty at 7 pm.
KRISTEN MARTINEZ RETURNS TO STATE

Taylor Girl's Powerlifting Coach Terrie Holmstrom has reported that senior Kristen Martinez has qualified for the State Powerlifting Meet in Corpus Christi, Saturday March 13th.

The senior lifter heads back to State for the second time after finishing 3rd at Regionals last year.  She competes in Class 198 and had a combined lift total in the Bench Press, the Squat and the Deadlift of 815 pounds.

We wish you continued success! 
DUCKS TENNIS 5TH AT REGIONALS

THS Tennis Coach Vicki Hall has reported that her varsity took 5th place recently as they traveled to San Marcos for regional team tennis play.

Hall reports that the competition was tough and that Taylor lost a tough 1st round match-up vs Leander Vandergrift and then bounced back to topple both Lavernia and San Antonio Ingram.

Taylor's Spring district tournament is just around the corner ... April 7th and 8th! No individual scores were available.
 
THS BOYS SOCCER BACK IN THE HUNT

Taylor Boys Soccer Coach Casey Shuck are back in the hunt for their first playoff bid in school history after claiming a 1-1 tie with Lockhart and then blitzing Smithville by a 4-0 count.

The Ducks host Giddings tonight at 6 pm and then travel to LaGrange Friday.  Two wins and the Ducks head into the State UIL playoffs.
STEPPERS QUALIFY FOR NATIONALS !!!

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The THS Hi-Steppers attended Crowd Pleasers contest this past weekend and
came back winners!  This contest is where the Steppers needed to qualify
for Nationals, and according to Sponsor Ashley Sengsouvanh, "they did it." 

The officers came home with: Super Sweepstakes (95 or higher in very
dance), 1st place in jazz, modern and pom.  Along with Technical Award
and Grand Champions in the officer division!  The Social Officers came home with a 1st in the social officer category.

The team came home with: Super Sweepstakes (95 or high in every
dance), 1st place for their Military, Hip Hop and Modern.  Along with 1st
runner up in their Novelty. 

The Steppers received a Choreography Award in their Team Modern and they were entered in the winner circle (top 3 scoring teams received this award).  They were named GRAND CHAMPIONS in the team division.

The Hi-Steppers are off Nationals, March 12-14th.
JACKSON NAMED 24-AAA OFFENSIVE MVP
All three teams that represented District 24-3A were knocked out of the state playoffs last week.  Hardin-Jefferson defeated Navasota 78-62, Silsbee defeated Bryan Rudder 62-61, and Cleveland defeated Madisonville 105-63.

Taylor senior guard Mark Jackson earned the District Offensive MVP for the second consecutive season.  According to Taylor Coach Justin Boswell, Mark was also selected to the Texas Roundup 1A-3A All Star basketball game.  "He is unable to participate in the All-Star game due to a conflict with a track meet," said Boswell. "He is pursuing state records in track and we wish him the best.  It is an honor for him to have been selected for the game and he should be recognized for that."

Taylor Honorable Mention All-District boys selections were: Devin Douglas (Sr.),  Lorenzo Sanford (Jr.), Chris Lucio (Jr.), and Jarvis Caldwell (Soph). 
DUCKS LIFTERS FINISH 2ND AT DISTRICT

CALDWELL -- Taylor High School Powerlifting Coach Robert Marak reports that his boy's squad took 2nd place team honors at the District 24-AAA lifters meet last week with four 1st place boys awards and two more in the girls division.

Boys  Team:

2nd place finish overall

Individual finishes:
123 lb class --2nd place  Brandon Negus;
132 lb class --2nd place  David Salazar;
148 lb class --1st place Royal Lucas and
5th place Jonathon Flores;
165 lb class --1st place Simon Martinez and
4th place Jonathon Hernandez;
198 lb class --1st place Chris McFarlin; and in the
220 lb class --1st place Kelbie Stifflemire and
3rd place  Edward Barrera.

Best Lightweight Lifter:  Simon Martinez
Best Heavyweight Lifter:  Chris McFarlin

Girls Team:

Individual Results:
148 lb class --1st place Chelsea Carter and
198 lb class --1st place Kristin Martinez.

Best Heavyweight Lifter:  Kristin Martinez


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